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The Small Biz Podcast! Virtual Coffee is dedicated to showcasing accomplished and innovative small business owners and accelerating YOU! Hosted by Alexa Colyer, Virtual Coffee shares interviews with small business owners and early career professionals. Alexa and guests discuss their journeys, perspectives, and advice to others. Alexa also does solo episodes, during which she shares frameworks, advice, and perspectives to accelerate you in your work and life.
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![Reed Sandridge, Owner of Second Story Cards - working with the homeless to create greeting cards and give back to the community](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/IMG_6375_b4zxt5_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Reed Sandridge, the Owner of Second Story Cards. This is a really enlightening episode, during which Reed shares the origin of the business and why he chose to focus on homelessness. I love Reed’s ability to tell the story behind what he does, not just the logistics. Second Story Cards is positively impacting the homeless community and is a small business definitely worth checking out and supporting. Be sure to check out Second Story Cards, and happy listening!
Use "virtualcoffee15" for 15% off your purchase at https://www.secondstorycards.com/ through end of May 2024!
Read the rest of this entry »![Joel Tesch, the Artist behind Art By Joel - a perspective on how to properly run the operations of your business while staying true to your passion](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/IMG_6374_8cphn5_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Joel Tesch, the artist behind Art By Joel. He is an artist in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and I found Joel on Instagram through his gorgeous paintings of Taylor Swift! He has a lot of cool portraits, abstracts, and even landscapes pieces. We had a lovely discussion on this episode that centered around successfully running a business while staying true to your passion. Be sure to check out Art By Joel, and happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »![Erika Gomez, Owner of Nutty for Bread - baking, selling, and shipping sweet breads and treats across the nation!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/IMG_6373_wgtr54_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chat with Erika, the Founder and Owner of Nutty for Bread. Erika sells homemade sweet breads and other baked goods like cake pops, cakes, cookies… they all sound and look absolutely delicious! On this episode, Erika discuss her plans for the future of Nutty for Bread, how she creates and tests recipes, and some of her favorite treats to make. Be sure to check out Nutty for Bread, and happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »![Maria Wagoner, Owner of The Boho Vase - creating dried floral arrangements and opening a storefront!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/IMG_6372_2f29iw_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Maria Wagoner, Founder and Owner of The Boho Vase. Maria sells dried floral arrangements and other goodies both online and in her storefront in Iowa. On this episode, we discuss Maria's journey of going to school for entrepreneurship and eventually starting her own business. Be sure to check out The Boho Vase, and happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »![Eden Estabrook, Author of ”Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antartica” - becoming a self-published author and diving into the world of children’s literature](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_5arg94_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Eden, the Author of “Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica.” On this episode, Eden shares her journey of becoming a published author and her advice on self-publishing. “Arnie the Armadillo” can be purchased on Amazon (link below). Be sure to check out Eden and Arnie, and happy listening!
Arnie the Armadillo's Instagram
Buy "Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antartica" on Amazon
Read the rest of this entry »![Ashley Gibson Dorsey, Founder of Main Squeeze Food Truck - running a successful local food business and staying true to your mission](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_dtatws_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I spoke with Ashley, the Founder & Owner of Main Squeeze. Main Squeeze is a smoothie food truck that is currently located on White Street in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. Ashley sells homemade smoothies and bowls - all made with clean ingredients. My husband and I visited Main Squeeze and loved the smoothies we got! Ashley is an incredibly kind and motivated business owner who shares the ins and outs of her journey on this episode. Be sure to check out Main Squeeze, and happy listening!
Main Squeeze Food Truck's Instagram
Read the rest of this entry »![Jackie Harsh, Owner of Bomborama PART 2 - how to grow your business + tips and tricks for succeeding in wholesale!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_yrbbt4_300x300.jpeg)
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Jackie Harsh has returned! Jackie is the Founder and Owner of Bomborama, a self care company that focuses on bath bombs and shower bombs. For her second episode, Jackie updates us on the growth of her company, specifically in the wholesale area. She shares a lot of valuable advice on how to grow and market your business - this is specifically a great episode for fellow business owners. Be sure to check out Bomborama, and happy listening!
As a bonus, Jackie has given our audience 10% off their purchase on bomborama.com when you use the code VIRTUALPODCAST
Read the rest of this entry »![Kati Singley, Owner of CupKate’s PART 2 - diving into her journey of opening a storefront in Delaware and sharing advice on how to navigate a BOOMING business!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_7uh3fv_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I sat down for the second time with Kati Singley, the Founder & Owner of CupKate’s Cake Bakery. Kati was first on Virtual Coffee back in February of 2021, and she came back for a second episode to share her journey of opening her storefront in Delaware! She also shares advice for navigating a booming, growing business and her potential plans for the future. I had a great time speaking with Kati again, and I know you’ll love her second episode. Be sure to check out CupKate's, and happy listening!
CupKate's Cake Bakery's Instagram
Read the rest of this entry »![Dee Daniel, Owner of Dee’s Burnt Trees - burning wood to create unique, beautiful, colorful pieces of art and turning her craft into a successful business](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_bvmxzd_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Dee, the Founder and Owner of Dee’s Burnt Trees. She creates art by burning wood, and her pieces are so beautiful and unique. On this episode, she shares how she got started with her craft and also dives into advice on how to succeed as a business owner. Be sure to check out Dee’s Burnt Trees, and happy listening!
Read the rest of this entry »![Sydney Poll, Founder of SYDPLAYEAT - promoting education in the health and food industries and going after a dream](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7993701/Untitled_Artwork_ctjahu_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Sydney Poll, Founder and Owner of SYDPLAYEAT. Sydney makes and sells a variety of truffle-based products such as salts and hot sauces. On this episode, Sydney shares her journey to becoming a business owner, and we also dive into the why behind SYDPLAYEAT. We go beyond just business-talk, and this is one of my favorite episodes. Sydney is a wonderful, inspiring person, and I know you’ll get a lot out of this episode. Be sure to check out SYDPLAYEAT, and happy listening!
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